Pellet Storage - shelf life

[ColMack]

Just curious as to the shelf life of Pellets

How long to they last 'on the shelf' - and what are the storage concerns for unopened bags. If I get a bulk order what would be the concerns?

Clearly moisture is an issue - do they attract rodents / pests? I can keep them in a outside garage that is out of the weather - and off the ground - but I can't say there won't be mice around.

Cheers,
Col.

[urbangriller]

Hmmm....Bloody mice will eat anything!

Moisture is a concern of course.

I keep mine in four 200 litre plastic barrels that Olives are imported in they have a screw on lid and cost me $15 each.

Cheers
Chris

[Bentley]

Rubbermaid storage unit. 6 months ago I pulled some Bear Mountain pellets out that had been sitting in Pasadena, California for 4 years. RH% there runs 50-75% during the year. I also pulled some 3 year old Green Mountain pellets out, but they had been in Las Vegas...RH% about 4-11%/year. I know they were 3 years old, cuz they were the old 11kg bags and not the newer 13kg bags...

With a little protection and care, pellets last a long time. If you have the ability to start going in with others on bulk buys, best way to get pellet cost down!

[Jester]

Mice and rodents aren't interested in them.

I'm in Denmark at the moment where wood pellets are used for heating & in the local power plant. They're stored unbagged on the ground in a building that looks like a hanger - open on one side during the day. They're on the docks, right next door to grain silos that do have a mice problem and the wood pellets don't get touched.

[Grill Pro Australia]

around 18 months ago, I put 3 x 9kg bags of BBQr's Delight pellets in a storage container under my eaves of my house with little protection. The container lid just sits on top & overhangs about 20mm down the sides, so not airtight.

I have just had a look & they look perfect

Cheers, Dave

[Commander Cody]

my 1st purchase of TRAEGER pellets.....................

like about 40bags worth, lasted around 4 years......were stored in my shed and they were still good.

don't know how long Craig had them before his fire sale.

so i would vote................don't stress it, they will be fine.

kevin